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Orlie Doran Obituary
Orlie Marie Doran October 14, 1936 - March 30, 2024 KINGSPORT - Orlie Marie Doran, age 87, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Wexford House.
She was a longtime member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Orlie was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Thurman and Marie Cross; brothers: Alford and Verbin Cross; sisters: Anna Lee Reed and Lily Cross and a great-great- granddaughter: Riley Ball.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Elizabeth Bishop, Shirley Vaughn, Howard Doran, David Doran, Karen Jackson and Pamela Downs. 10 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Niece Hazel Cross Ree and nephew: Bruce Reed.
A special thank you to the staff of The Wexford House for the love and care they provided.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm at East Lawn Funeral Home. Graveside services will immediately follow in East Lawn Memorial Park.
EAST LAWN FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
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